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RIM officially announces the BlackBerry Porsche P’9981, a “luxurious modern Smartphone” that costs $2,000 (Video)
Not to fond of the Bold 9900 and really want to stand out? You can easily jump on plane and take a flight to Dubai and pick up the newly announced BlackBerry Porsche P’9981. This will probably never be sold by a carrier in Canada, looks like an exclusive for Porche Design Stores and will be available later this year. Specs have this running BlackBerry 7 OS comes with custom Porsche fonts and redesigned icons, touchscreen display and a full QWERTY keyboard, brushed stainless steel case with a leather backing, 1GHz processor, 5 megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording, NFC.
Todd Wood, SVP of Industrial Design at RIM, said that “Our partnership is built on the same understanding of the unity of form and content. Porsche Design P’9981 is a luxurious modern Smartphone, combining excellent Porsche Design work and outstanding BlackBerry technology”.
Update: Apparently the Porsche P’9981 will cost $2000 (USD) and there’s a limited “restricted” amount for sale. Here’s a video compared to the Bold 9900.
So there you have it, the BlackBerry Porsche P’9981 could be yours!
Here’s the link to Air Canada to check flights.
Source: BBIN & Tbreak
Via: BerryReview
(Thanks Robert!)
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wow…..i never thought I’d say thats a hideous berry
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To those who ridiculed the bold 9780 refresh saying it needs a porche…well…there it is!
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This is only the first phone of the NEW and UPDATED RIM lineup for Q4, here is the rest:
Seriously?? In a BB fashion they are even vague about how many is “limited edition”
Maybe they will let you know in the Summer…or October… hold on, Feb 2012!
9905: 9900 with a Screen protector pre-install (it is diferent from the original 9900, so it deserves a new model number)
9906: With an Otter Case IN the box (9906b Pre-installed)
9907: With “Bolde” instead of “Bold” engraved in the back
9908: With “Blackberry 2011″ engraved ON the Box
9909: With the “Official BB pack of Post-It”Charm
9910: With the “official BB Bumper sticker” in the box
9911: Bigger box, comes with a Playbook
etc, etc,
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How can their handsets actually get uglier with every new release, another week, another disappointment for RIM lol.
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..And that is why RIMM stock is at $20.4 with a $B10.7 Market Cap; Tim Hortons Market cap is $8B and one share is $50.
Buyers and stock holders, are voting with their wallets; everyone is expressing their opinion and its not pretty.
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That reminds me of the Motorola Q. And that’s not anything to be proud of. If that’s luxury, I’ll stay cheap.
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ugly
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Right on time for Halloween because that thing is scary looking.
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UGLY!!
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Motorola Q look a like!
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This phone has “douchbag” written all over it. Anyone that buys this phone probably looks in the mirror for an hour a day, wears a tonne of cologne, has their shirt collar popped up, has two bluetooth devices in each ear, listens to cheesy techno music loud, wears skinny jeans, and drives a convertible.
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also p***s envy
This phone is another sign that the company is in deep trouble. The think the marketing department needs a hair cut.
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Am I the only one who actually likes this design?! Its got a very motorola/industrial feel to it.
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Laughable.
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ugly
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$2000.00?? Its ok Porsche I’ll just keep my Bold 9900.
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This is the ugliest phone ever seen!
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don’t knock it before you try it….. but by limited number of supply they probably mean limited number of people who are going to buy it..
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Looks like Homer Simpsons brother may get fired again
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I guess this one tactic they could try. If normal people won’t buy their phones then perhaps they can sell to vain people with more money than good sense.
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Reminds me of when the RAZR was $1200. Some people will buy anything that they think makes them look special or exclusive.
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Its design reminds me one of the SE phones couple years ago… Can’t recall the name of it.
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With a name like that why just a 1ghz VW engine?
What a joke.
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Once again proving that wealth is not synonymous with taste.
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[...] and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to the BlackBerry Porsche P’9981 — the ugliest BlackBerry I’ve seen in [...]
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$2000 for a phone? What are they smoking at RIM?
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This phone is not going to be marketed to Joe North American. There’s a reason it was debuted in Dubai…they’ll pay an exorbitant amount of money (i.e. $2000) to stand out and be different. They also love their BBs.
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Ridiculous
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‘Ridonkulous’ more like.
For 2 grand, it better know how to make me breakfast.
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[...] MobileSyrup reports that the device shown here will sell for “around $2,000,” and they’ll be [...]
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[...] and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to the BlackBerry Porsche P’9981 — the ugliest BlackBerry I’ve seen in [...]
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[...] khe cắm thẻ nhớ micro SD mở rộng, có sẵn NFC và chạy HĐH BlackBerry OS 7. Theo MobileSyrup, giá của máy dao động khoảng 2,000 USD, và sẽ có mặt tại các cửa hàng của [...]
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[...] imágenes de prensa Actualización 1: En MobileSyrup comentan que su precio rondará los 2.000 dólares y que, por si acaso habías tenido la peregrina idea de dudarlo, se tratará de una [...]
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I think it looks kinda nice. The keyboard’s look ruins it though. Certainly not worth $2000 though!
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[...] MobileSyrup reports that the device shown here will sell for “around $2,000,” and they’ll be [...]
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..And that is why RIMM stock is at $20.4 with a $B10.7 Market Cap; Tim Hortons Market cap is $8B and one share is $50.
What does Tim Horton have to do with anything? You’re comparing apples to zebras.
And if RIMM declares a reverse 1:100 split and each stock is worth $2040 but market cap is still at $10B, would that change your opinion about what investors are saying?
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Damn!! I JUST bought my Vertu and now this comes out. 2000$ so I can have an EXCLUSIVE pin sounds awesome. I’d pay 10000$ for this phone and have it gold plated and covered in swarovski crystals.
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[...] imágenes de prensaActualización 1: En MobileSyrup comentan que su precio rondará los 2.000 dólares y que, por si acaso habías tenido la peregrina idea de dudarlo, se tratará de una edición [...]
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isn’t this the same country that want’s to monitor BBM’s and email’s?
apparently all it takes is a flashy, exclusive and expensive phone to make them happy.
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This phone isn’t marketed for this market, and for a good reason, we think it is ugly. But in Dubai and other arab countries, they might think that this is a status symbol as cars are over there. RIM is not that stupid and I am excited to see how this phone will sell overseas.
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Awesome. Besidse blackberrys are not for everyone, as it has been reported people with a more expensive “Taste” often buy blackberrys. Let the 99% deal with Androids and iPhones.
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[...] MobileSyrup comentan que su precio rondará los 2.000 dólares y que, por si acaso habías tenido la peregrina idea de dudarlo, se tratará de una edición [...]
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@Jon The Razr was never $1200!!!
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Just ordered mine. I don’t think I have any room left in the budget to pay for a data plan with any of the big 3!! I guess I am going to have a “Porsche” sitting on my desk not being used!
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For those who can’t afford to buy a Porsche car. Here is your chance to own something Porsche. HA HA
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[...] and gentlemen, I’d like to introduce you to the BlackBerry Porsche P’9981 — the ugliest BlackBerry I’ve seen in years. Unveiled at RIM and Porsche Design’s Dubai [...]
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RIM you screwed yourselves… That’s it I’m moving to iPhone!!!
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What an ugly a*s phone.
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Looks like Windows Phone 7 got help from Nokia
and Android will get help from Blackberry.
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how to order?
thank
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Its quite modern looking… not bad but I don’t see the reason for the ridiculous price unless it has to do with the processor, I’m not too tech savvy
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awesome!!! can’t wait to get it!!!
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With $2000 i can see myself through the university and start producing a better phone.
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Hi
I love the BB porsche ,my question is where can I buy this ,as in Canada I have searched every website ,every store.but no luck would really appreciate if you could guide me .looking forward from you.
Junaid Habib
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